smartass — English Dictionary

Noun

1. An insolent person, especially one who makes snide remarks.

   Usage

   • Derogatory
   • mildly
   • Slang
   • Vulgar

   Synonyms

   smart aleck

   Examples

   Lots of luck, smartass.

2. Synonym of know-it-all, an obnoxious clever person or a person making obnoxious efforts to seem clever by acting or behaving as if they know everything.

   Usage

   • mildly
   • Vulgar

Adjective

1. Related to or characteristic of a smartass; irritatingly clever or smug.

   Usage

   • Derogatory
   • not-comparable
   • Slang
   • Vulgar

   Examples

   I have had quite enough of your smartass remarks.

   "That is heresy!" Reb Shimon exclaimed, and then added, "Where do you get such smartass opinions?"

Verb

1. To speak in a condescending manner characterized by frequent sarcastic or disparaging remarks.

   Usage

   • Derogatory
   • Intransitive
   • Slang
   • Vulgar

   Examples

   I smartassed and smack-talked half of the interview, but as I relaxed a bit more and genuinely talked with them, a strange thing happened.